"rashid111" wrote in message
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Little bit more on the subject:

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- making your own coils is easy, if you have a lathe (everyone should
have one (mini-lathe) these days, as they are so inexpensive) or
vertical drill stand. Use heavy gloves, coil up 2-3 feet at a time, be
prepared to stop if it tangles etc. Go @ slowest RPM

Not saying "don't do this" (I have done it) BUT - it's a great way to
loose fingers or produce deep cuts, even with gloves... Also remember
that "prepared to stop" means that the work may "coast" a shorter
distance to stop than at a faster speed, but will do so with more
torque...

If doing it on a drill press you can "loosen the drive belt" some. to
the point that you can actually "stop & hold the work" ...

Another way is to get two chunks of wood and put the wire between them
then c-clamp them so the wire is "pulled thru" ... put one end of the
wood behind the tool post and hold the other... adjust with
harder/softer wood and with the c-clamp pressure... You can get quite
good at this with practice...

If you dfo it a lot - you might want a "spring winder" kit ... ;-}
JHbs